2004-07-19
27-year-old Georgia native and Harvard grad David Berkeley recently got a boost from ASCAP, the American Society of Composers Authors and Publishers, when they awarded him the Johnny Mercer award for up-and-coming songwriters. The award caps the steady progress that has come with the release of his second independent disc, After the Wrecking Ships.Berkeley’s an earnest storyteller, leaning toward the vocal style of James Taylor, Harry Chapin and Cat Stevens. Check him out.
Buddy Miller
Universal United House of Prayer
DARDEN SMITH
Marathon
TRUCKSTOP HONEYMOON
THE MADNESS OF HAPPINESS
BRUCE COCKBURN
Life Short Call Now
BLUE RODEO
Small Miracles
Acoustic Syndicate
Long Way Round
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